This video dives into the final production version of the Hall carbine: Simeon North's Model 1843. The description highlights its unique side-lever action with a calming lug, its percussion ignition update, and its smoothbore .54 caliber. Approximately 10,500 of these carbines were manufactured between 1844 and 1853. They were notably issued to the Dragoons and saw service in the Mexican-American War. The video also promotes the creator's Patreon, Floatplane channel, and merchandise shop.
This video details the Model 1808 US Navy Pistol, a significant early firearm contract awarded to Simeon North. The description highlights the pistol's .64 caliber flintlock mechanism, 10.5-inch barrel, and unique belt hook. It covers the initial contract for 1000 pairs in 1808 and a subsequent contract for 500 pairs in 1810, providing historical context for the fledgling US Navy's armament.
This video delves into the history and significance of the North & Cheney Model 1799, America's first contract pistol. Procured using a substantial government allocation in 1798, these .69 caliber flintlock pistols were contracted entirely from Simeon North, a departure from previous government-provided assembly. Based on the French model 1777 with a slightly longer barrel, these distinctive pistols featured a brass frame and lacked a wooden front handguard. The video highlights the initial contract for 500 units and a subsequent expansion to 2,000, all delivered by 1802. The rarity of surviving examples, estimated at around 20, makes this a highly sought-after piece of early American martial history and a testament to North's burgeoning arms-making legacy.
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